Mari-English Dictionary

kopa

1. {anatomy} hand

♦ iktaʒ-køn kopaʃkəʒe logalam {verb I} {set phrase} to fall into somebody's hands, to be caught by somebody

♦ iktaʒ-køn kopaʃte lijam {verb I} {set phrase} to be under somebody's thumb, to be in somebody's hands

♦ kopam βaʃ perem {verb II} {set phrase} to shake hands, to strike a bargain, to make a deal

♦ kopa gət͡ɕ perem {verb II} {set phrase} to give a slap on the wrist, to give a rap over the knuckles

♦ kopam nulen ilem {verb II} {set phrase} to go hungry

♦ kopam perem {verb II} {set phrase} to shake hands, to strike a bargain, to make a deal

♦ kopam tyjem {verb II} {set phrase} to bang one's fist, to show dissatisfaction

♦ kopam urzəlem {verb II} to cup one's hands

♦ kopam ʃaraltem {verb II} {set phrase} to lift one's hands (in bewilderment, dismay)

2. {zoology} paw, foot

♦ pərəsən ont͡ɕəl kopaʒe {noun} a cat's front paw

3. {anatomy} palm

♦ kopa jəmat͡ɕ ont͡ɕem {verb II} to cover one's eyes with one's hands, to have one's eyes covered

♦ kopam kərem {verb II} to beat one's palm

4. {figuratively} vamp, upper part of shoe

5. {figuratively} blade (of sickle, scythe)

~ USAGE AS A MODIFIER ~

♦ kopa tyr {noun} edge of the hand

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Last update: 10 August 2023

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